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Forsan El at Elbow

Public | PK-5 | 311 students

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Posted October 1, 2009

Elbow is a superb school, despite the funny name! We are dreading that we must leave and our kids will miss the school. I was shocked by a flurry of negative comments posted, I can assure anyone that it is very well known that Elbow is the best school around the Big Spring area - there is absolutely no comparison. The teachers want their kids to be there. The leadership has been top notch, the teachers are very nurturing (a low student/teacher ratio), the children are happy, the facilities are good, a very conducive learning environment. Only uncertainty is that for 09-10 a new principle is taking over the helm. We paid $4000/yr. for catholic schooling in another state but found this school to be superior. If you're going to Big Spring, this is the Only Choice - if you can get in, as it is out of the BISD.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2008

we found this school to be the worst school in the area. There is very little security. It is not a nurturing environment. Both teachers, staff and children are al very stressed. My daughter loved to go to school and she has come to hate it. The teachers are argumentative with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2008

This school is horrible. My child had the worst experience at this school. They really don't care about those children. I must also say that, the security of those kids are in jepardy. Anyone can walk on the campus at anytime and get any kid who is walking around. I'm glad I took my child out. she is so much happier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2008

This is poor environment for students, it doesn't encourage those who need it and lacks positive reinfircement for those doing well. There are alot of negative factors. I transferred my daughter and it became too extreme
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2008

Our experience at Elbow was not positive or encouraging. My daughters experience lacked positive reinforcement despite her being an excellent student and was more negative than positive. We attempted to resolve our concerns with the prinicpal and superintendent, but were completely unsuccessful. Because of our experience we were forced to move our daughter from this school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2008

This an awesome school! The staff is wonderful. They are very involved with the students and call promptly if there are concerns, the principle is adored and not hated by the children, he knows the students and parents on first name basis. Very organized and warm environment. Parents are treated so friendly and the education is wonderful. I hate to move this summer because this school is fabulous! The best hands down.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

From the perspective of a staff member, this school district (and specifically Elbow Elementary) is a wonderful place to teach, for students to learn and for parents to feel a part of the educational process. We have wonderful support from the parents and community. The teachers and staff love children and it shows.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 26, 2007

Elbow Elementary is a great school with wonderful caring faculty. They help students with learning disabilities and always want the best for their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2005

They have a great amount of parents involved in it. I has a good quality of acedemic programs. I wish they offered more sports, music, art, and other extracurricual activities.
—Submitted by Jesse Rose, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 34%
Hispanic 20% 48%
Black 4% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 38%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 39%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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F M 818 & Nichols St
Big Spring, TX 79720
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